After nearly a decade of sports reporting in Indianapolis, WTHR sports anchor Jason Spells has announced that he is leaving the Circle City for the Lone Star State.

In a farewell video shared on Facebook and Twitter, Spells told viewers that Sunday night was his last hosting 13 SportsJam and that he moving to Dallas, Texas at the end of the week. Spells did not mention what company he would be working for next.

Spells began his time in Indianapolis when he joined the RTV6 sports team in May 2009. He moved to WTHR in March 2014.

"For the past nine years I've called Indianapolis home, and I wanted to spend my final few moments here thanking the viewers," Spells said. "You've invited me into your homes, and it's an invite I've never taken for granted."

Spells went on to say that he may have been a bit arrogant when he arrived in Indianapolis. But thanks to both the viewers and his colleagues, he has learned and matured.

"I can say that I leave here a better reporter, a more compassionate listener and most importantly, a better man," Spells said. "And that is because of you."

He thanked RTV6 for giving him a shot when he made the jump from News 14 Carolina in Raleigh, N.C. in 2009. He said his WTHR teammates have always made him feel incredibly welcome.

Spells said he may do a few more reports this week before heading West, but he wanted to take his final turn at the SportsJam desk to say thank you.